Greenhill Centre, Newham

This new residential development in Manor Park provides an 8-storey building, a 5-storey building, and a third multi-level building ranging between 2, 3, and 7 storeys tall. It incorporates a replacement gym space and landscape improvements, designed by concept architect Haworth Tomkins.

56 of the new homes were offered at London Affordable Rent and 25 for low-cost shared ownership, having been partially funded by the Greater London Authority. Additional works included demolition, enabling works, associated landscaping, and extensive highways improvements, all of which vastly improved the area. Our in-house Design Team worked with retained architect Haworth Tomkins to develop the design to meet Newham’s key requirements.

The new homes were Passivhaus Classic certified by Etude. Aside from the benefits that this brought to the London Borough of Newham as part of its Climate Emergency commitment, there were a number of key benefits for future residents. These homes reduce energy use through low heating requirements while providing improved thermal comfort and good indoor air quality, with design features to prevent overheating developed by MEP and Passivhaus Designer, Elementa.

Existing mature trees on the site were protected and enhanced a new community garden. The design of the blocks took inspiration from surrounding buildings to ensure a seamless blend into the existing landscape.

In support of Newham’s Community Wealth Building Strategy, we provided 52 new employment opportunities and preparatory workshops, upskilling local residents. Opportunities included 14 apprenticeships and 5 internships paid at London Living Wage, recruited through specialist community agencies to increase accessibility to opportunities for a diverse workforce.